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This development marks an important step in INTACT’s industrial project, which is expanding its financing structure to include several new banking partners. The total investment amounts to €70 million, bringing the total financing raised by INTACT since its creation in March 2022 to €125 million.

With this funding, INTACT aims to become a key player in France’s transition to sustainable production of ingredients for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. By combining innovation and environmental responsibility, INTACT seeks to offer healthier, more planet-friendly solutions, contributing to the fight against global warming, the protection of biodiversity, and European food sovereignty.

INTACT, awarded the “France 2030” prize in 2023, is an industrial and technological company founded in 2022. It has developed a unique technology that transforms protein-rich leguminous, ecological plants into ingredients for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries

Cohen & Gresser advised INTACT on corporate matters with a team comprising France Portmann Loy (Partner), Pauline Thuet, and Eléonore Messina (Associates) from the firm’s Paris Office.

About Cohen & Gresser

Cohen & Gresser is an international law firm with an outstanding record of success in high-stakes and high-profile litigation, investigations, and transactional work for our clients, including major financial institutions and companies around the world.

The Paris office handles all matters relating to Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity, Capital and Financial Markets, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Business Criminal Law, and Tax Law.

For further information, visit www.cohengresser.com, or contact the office directly at parisassistant@cohengresser.com or +33 1 53 53 45 00.

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Cohen & Gresser (AARPI) accompagne INTACT à l’occasion de son investissement dans Intact Invest, sa filiale immobilière, en partenariat avec la Banque des Territoires pour un montant cumulé de 70 M € , Le Monde du Droit. 

Intact s'apprête à défier le soja avec ses protéines végétales, Les Echos

Paris Managing Partner Muriel Goldberg-Darmon has been named to the Hall of Fame for Stock Market Litigation, a distinction awarded to those at the pinnacle of the profession—widely respected by peers and clients for their extensive experience and impact on market-leading cases. This recognition highlights her exceptional expertise handling litigation involving publicly listed companies, as well as AMF investigations and sanction proceedings. She is also recognized as a Recommended Lawyer for White-Collar Crime.

Partner Franck Le Mentec is once again recognized as a Leading Partner in Transfer Pricing and International Tax. This ranking highlights his role as a top practitioner in the field, leading high-profile transactions and earning the trust and endorsement of both clients and peers.

The 2025 guide also recognizes Partner Angéline Duffour as a Recommended Lawyer for Employment, highlighting her expertise in navigating complex and strategic matters. Partner Vincent Desry is named a Recommended Lawyer for White-Collar Crime, reflecting his strong reputation in this area. Additionally, Counsels Guillaume Guérin and Pierre Wolman are recognized as Recommended Lawyers for Stock Market Litigation, highlighting their expertise in handling litigation involving publicly listed companies, as well as AMF investigations and sanction proceedings.

Established in 2014, Cohen & Gresser’s Paris office provides comprehensive legal services on corporate, employment, tax, financial services, white-collar defense, and litigation-related matters. Our Paris lawyers work closely with the lawyers in our U.S. and UK offices on cross-border transactions, investigations, and litigation, providing superior service to our French and international clients.

The Legal 500 EMEA guide provides annual researched coverage of over 80 countries and over 2,700 law firms. The research involves a detailed assessment of various factors, including work conducted by law firms over the past 12 months and historically, experience and depth of teams, and client feedback.

Muriel Goldberg-Darmon, a Partner of Cohen & Gresser since 2016 and a recognized expert in financial markets and services, brings a strategic vision that aligns with the firm’s long-term ambitions. Her appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its position as an international law firm.

Beyond the deep expertise of its teams in each office, the firm is particularly renowned for its skill in handling high-stakes cases, including litigation, criminal defense, and corporate matters.

“I am honored to lead Cohen & Gresser’s Paris office. My goal is to continue to strengthen our position in France and internationally by reinforcing our teams and working closely with our offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and London. We are committed to providing effective and strategic legal solutions to meet the challenges faced by our French and international clients.”

Lawrence T. Gresser, Global Managing Partner of Cohen & Gresser, adds: “Muriel’s strategic vision, her understanding of the market, and her commitment to clients make her an ideal choice to lead our Paris office.”

About Muriel Goldberg-Darmon

Muriel Goldberg-Darmon, Managing Partner of Cohen & Gresser’s Paris office, specializes in financial markets and services. She is involved in listed and unlisted M&A transactions as well as aspects of corporate governance, activism, and financial communication.

She also represents clients in the context of investigation, control, and sanction procedures with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) as well as international cooperation procedures with other regulatory authorities (FCA, SEC, etc.). She also assists her clients in criminal proceedings, particularly before the Parquet national financier (PNF) and the Office national anti-fraude (ONAF).

Muriel has been recognized by Legal 500, Best Lawyers in France, and Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal). Before joining Cohen & Gresser in 2016, Muriel was a partner at Dentons and DLA Piper. She holds a Ph.D. and two master’s degrees from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and also teaches at HEC Paris. She also serves as the French Chapter Leader of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association and as Vice Co-Chair for Europe and Latin America.

About Cohen & Gresser

Founded in 2002, Cohen & Gresser is an international law firm with offices in New York, Paris, Washington, D.C., and London. We have an outstanding record of success in high-stakes and high-profile litigation, investigations, and transactions for our clients, including major financial institutions and companies across the world. The firm has approximately 80 lawyers.

The Paris office advises a broad French and international clientele on corporate M&A, financial market law, regulatory compliance, labor law, tax law, civil, commercial and criminal litigation, including white collar defense.

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European Partner Hires and Leadership Shifts, Law360, March 20, 2025.

"We are proud to congratulate Sri, Drew, Christine, and Saruji on their well-earned promotions," said Lawrence T. Gresser, the firm’s global managing partner. “They are superb lawyers and wonderful people. We are lucky to have them, and we are excited to see their continued success at Cohen & Gresser.”

Sri Kuehnlenz – Partner, New York

Sri Kuehnlenz is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration and White Collar Defense & Regulation groups. She represents companies and individuals in complex matters involving contract disputes, securities laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, consumer protection laws, and executive employment issues, with a focus on complex financial and accounting cases. Her notable work includes representing the defendant in a high-profile five-week criminal jury trial in the cryptocurrency sector, defending a major credit card corporation against a deceptive practices claim, defending an asset management firm against contract, tort, and statutory claims arising from a complex financial arrangement, and handling a pivotal breach of contract appeal for a hedge fund. Sri also advises clients on pre-litigation strategy and employment negotiations. Recognized as a Rising Star by Law360 in 2024 and by Super Lawyers since 2019, Sri is a trusted advocate in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters.

Drew S. Dean – Counsel, New York

Drew S. Dean is a trusted advocate in high-stakes commercial litigation and white-collar defense matters, representing clients in sensitive and often multi-jurisdictional disputes. In addition to his litigation practice, Drew advises clients on domestic and international strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of corporate transactions. His exceptional legal work and dedication to client service have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2020.

Christine M. Jordan – Counsel, New York

Christine M. Jordan has extensive experience representing corporations, financial institutions, and individuals in high-stakes litigation before federal and state courts, as well as in arbitral tribunals. Christine’s practice spans a wide range of complex disputes, including those involving mergers and acquisitions, securities, contracts, real estate, and bankruptcy. Christine has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for general litigation every year since 2022.

Saruji Sambukumaran – Counsel, Paris

Saruji Sambukumaran focuses on all aspects of French employment law (legal counseling and assistance in transactional and litigation matters) including individual and collective relations. With a deep understanding of the complexities of French labor regulations and workplace dynamics, she advises both domestic and international clients on a wide range of employment matters, notably compliance, workforce management, reorganization and redundancy matters, trade union and representative body relations, and dispute resolution.

The GIR 100, a definitive guide to the world’s top firms for investigations, recognized Cohen & Gresser for its exceptional representation of high-profile individuals and companies. The firm was highlighted for its strong team of renowned lawyers operating in key jurisdictions worldwide. The GIR 100 is based on comprehensive submissions and rigorous independent research, identifying the top 100 firms globally that excel in government-led, internal, and cross-border investigations.

Cohen & Gresser’s White Collar Defense and Regulation practice, which spans its offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Paris, and London, is central to its continued success. The practice boasts a highly experienced Internal Investigations team that advises global clients, including corporations, boards of directors, special committees, and audit committees.

The team’s work encompasses the full spectrum of investigations, from responding to discrete, anonymous employee complaints to managing complex, wide-ranging investigations tied to ongoing litigation or regulatory and criminal scrutiny.

This recognition underscores Cohen & Gresser’s dedication to providing clients with sophisticated, strategic counsel in even the most challenging investigative matters.

Key impacts of the investment include:

• 4 biomethane plants already under construction, set to power approximately 45,000 households—the environmental equivalent of planting 700,000 trees
• 15 plants by 2026, with an expected €150 million in total investments, driving local economies with sustainable, low-carbon solutions

Eiffel Investment Group is a Paris-based asset management firm focused on financing and supporting sustainable growth across various sectors, particularly in renewable energy, innovation, and socially responsible projects.

The Cohen & Gresser team advising Eiffel Investment Group was comprised of partner Franck Le Mentec and associate Justine Pichereau.

Cohen & Gresser, a law firm specialized in business law, is pleased to announce that it has advised Otoqi in its new €10 million Series B round of financing from its historical shareholders: Seventure, Aster and Verve Ventures, and from two new investors: Digital Transition Fund from Cdp Venture Capital SGR (CDP VC and Swiss Post Ventures.

Founded in Paris in 2016, Otoqi is a leading provider of vehicle convoying and fleet management services. Three years after its Series A and already present in three European markets (France, Germany, Italy), Otoqi now plans to expand its convoying and fleet management services to six new countries in Europe with the next launches scheduled for early 2025. The aim is to reach 100 million euros in annual sales within four years, and thus strengthen its position as one of the European leaders in the sector.

To support this growth, the historical partners have decided to reinforce their initial investments, alongside new European investors Cdp Venture Capital and Swiss Post Ventures, thus renewing their "trust in Otoqi's ability to continue innovating and creating value in its sector.” (Bruno Rivet, Investment Director, Seventure Partners).

Cohen & Gresser advised Otoqi with a team comprising partner France Portmann Loy and associates Pauline Thuet and Eléonore Messina. Cdp Venture Capital SGR's Digital Transition Fund (CDP VC) was advised by Squair (Olivier Lopez, partner) and the Italian firm QLTLex (Francesco Fiore, Nicola Romano, partners, Lorenzo Scapellato, counsel).

For additional information, please contact parisassistant@cohengresser.com.

Vincent focuses on white collar and general criminal law, with a strong emphasis on cross-border cases. He advises and defends corporate entities, public figures, and executives in high-profile political, business, and financial matters, including complex financial criminal cases. Vincent most recently worked on several landmark cases at French law firm Temime. He also assisted former President Nicolas Sarkozy in connection with the “Bygmalion” case.

“Joining Cohen & Gresser represents a natural progression in the development of my clientele and the expansion of my cross-border practice,” said Vincent Desry. “It provides my clients with access to a wider range of experience within a firm that aligns with my ambitions to handle complex, high-stakes international criminal cases. The firm’s strong reputation, both in France and internationally, is an invaluable asset that will support the continued growth of my practice.”

Vincent’s extensive experience significantly enhances the firm’s capacity to support French and international clients across a wide range of white collar areas, including criminal defense, regulatory investigations, and compliance matters. His addition bolsters the firm’s ability to navigate complex, high-stakes cases involving fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial crimes. In cross-border matters, the Paris office seamlessly collaborates with the firm’s New York, Washington, D.C., and London offices, providing clients with a cohesive, global approach to resolving legal challenges spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Vincent’s addition further augments the collective strength of the Paris team, which includes Johannes Jonas and France Portmann Loy, who specialize in transactional matters; Muriel Goldberg-Darmon, a leader in financial markets and services for both advisory and litigation; Angéline Duffour, who specializes in employment law; and Franck Le Mentec, who focuses on tax law. Together, they provide clients with comprehensive legal support across key practice areas.

“Vincent Desry’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for our Paris office. It strengthens our standing as a distinguished international law firm, renowned for offering top-tier expertise in handling complex cross-border matters,” adds Johannes Jonas, Managing Partner of the Paris office.

About Vincent Desry

Vincent Desry holds a Master's degree in Economic Law from the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po), specializing in Economic Litigation and Arbitration, and an LL.M. from New York University. He is a member of the Paris and New York Bars.

Vincent gained his initial experience at Allen & Overy and Dupond-Moretti & Vey before beginning his career at Cabinet Temime in 2017. On November 1, 2024, he joined Cohen & Gresser as a partner on the White Collar Defense & Regulation team.

About Cohen & Gresser

Cohen & Gresser is an international law firm with an outstanding record of success in high-stakes and high-profile litigation, investigations, and transactional work for our clients, including major financial institutions and companies around the world. Our attorneys have superb credentials and are committed to providing the efficiency and personal service of a boutique law firm along with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the best firms in the world. The firm has been recognized in a wide range of publications, including Chambers and The Legal 500.

The Paris office advises a wide range of French and international clients on corporate M&A, capital markets law, regulatory compliance, employment law, tax law and civil, commercial and criminal litigation, including white collar defense. The firm also assists with internal investigations, enquiries, inspections and sanctions before the Autorité de Marchés Financiers and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel, as well as international cooperation with other regulatory bodies (FCA, SEC, etc.) and cross-border investigations (OFAC, FCPA, etc.) conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Johannes Jonas is recognized for corporate law. His practice focuses on cross-border transactions and investments, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and general commercial law.

Angéline Duffour is recognized for labor and employment law. Her practice focuses on all aspects of employment law in a diverse range of industries (including hospitality and leisure, life sciences and health care, chemical industries, luxury, fashion and transportation).

Muriel Goldberg-Darmon is recognized for banking and finance law, financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions law, and regulatory practice. Her practice focuses on advising listed companies and their managers, investment funds, insurance companies, and financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues, investigations, and corporate transactions.

Franck Le Mentec is recognized for tax law. His practice focuses on cross-border taxation, both for multinational enterprises and private clients.

Guillaume Guérin is recognized for regulatory practice. His practice focuses on advising publicly listed and non-listed companies and their managers, investment funds, and financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues, investigations, and corporate transactions.

The Best Lawyers in France relies entirely on peer review to determine and recognize professional excellence.

Established in 2014, Cohen & Gresser’s Paris office provides comprehensive legal services for our clients, including advising on corporate, employment, tax, financial services, white collar defense, and litigation-related matters. Our Paris attorneys work closely with the lawyers in our other offices on cross-border transactions, investigations, and litigation, in order to provide superior service to French and international clients.

Andrew is also recognized in both the Criminal Fraud and Investigations categories of the UK Bar Silks report, which lists “the very best barristers … across over 28 areas of business and commercial law, including some of the leading litigators globally.”

WWL identifies leading lawyers across 80 areas of law and in more than 150 countries. Leading practitioners are determined by independent analysis of recommendations and feedback from eminent private practitioners in a particular sector or industry, as well as from corporate counsel or other clients who have worked closely with the nominees.